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DE HCR94
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Williams
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AI Summary
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Designates June 15, 2022, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Delaware
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Acknowledges that 4-6% of elderly individuals are believed to be abused and that elder abuse remains largely unrecognized globally
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Recognizes that the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Justice, the Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission, and Community Legal Aid Society are working to address elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation
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Aligns Delaware's recognition with the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, which recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Urges all Delawareans to learn more about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens in the state
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 15, 2022, As "delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day".
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
6/15/2022